Down The Security Rabbithole

Topics covered Certificate pinning back in the spotlight with the GMail iOS app having some difficulties, but there is a bigger issue here. We discuss. http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/26577/hacking/gmail-app-flaw-mitm.html Nearly 3 years later, the NASDAQ hack attributed to FSB/Russian 'state sponsored' hackers, via 2 "zero day malware'. Highlighting need for attribution, common language, and other issues in security. http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/39397/nasdaq-hackers-used-two-zero-days-but-motives-a-mystery/ Cyber insurance - is this a forcing function to improve overall security, or yet another carpet to sweet security problems under? http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/14/us-insurance-cybersecurity-idUSKBN0FJ0B820140714 A judget has just ruled that your "GMail account" has the same legal (or lack thereof) protections as a hard drive you own. Dangerous precedent, or nothing new? http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2014/07/22/your-gmail-account-is-fair-game-for-cops-or-feds-says-us-